RENTON, WASH. – USA Football, together with the Seattle Seahawks, is hosting a USA Football Talent ID Camp on Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the team's Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton. This is one of more than 15 Talent ID Camps USA Football is holding this cycle to identify athletes capable of upholding our country's gold medal standard. Click here to register and learn more about the camp.
USA Football is the sport's governing body responsible for fielding the U.S. National Teams for international competition, including the 2028 Olympics. Talent ID Camps are part of USA Football's National Team Development Program, which serves as the primary pathway for flag football players aged 11-23 to level up their skills and compete for a Select Team roster spot and future U.S. National Team Trials invitations. Talent ID Camp participants are eligible to receive invitations to join Select Teams or attend future U.S. National Team Trials at the adult, 15U or 17U levels.
"With the 2028 Olympics on the horizon, USA Football is committed to setting new standards for development and nurturing the next generation of talent, ensuring that we leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of our gold medal standard," said USA Football CEO Scott Hallenbeck. "We sincerely appreciate the Seattle Seahawks for teaming up with us to host a Talent ID Camp and granting us access to their world class facility."
USA Football Talent ID Camps are one-day events that feature combine testing, 1-on-1 competitions & drills and Olympic-style 5v5 scrimmage & situational play. Talent ID Camps are designed to identify and develop the best flag football talent across the country as the sport grows worldwide and prepares for its Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games. Talent ID Camp participants receive elite coaching and evaluator feedback to refine their skills and develop the tools to become part of USA Football's National Team Development Program and one day represent the U.S. in international competitions.
USA Football personnel will be on-site to evaluate top performing athletes for opportunities with the National Team Development Program's Select Teams and the U.S. National Team. Athletes invited to join Select Teams will compete this summer at USA Football's Select Bowl against other Select Teams chosen from regions across the country.
Flag football's popularity is exploding in the U.S. According to USA Football research, the number of boys and girls ages 6-17 playing flag football increased 38% from 2014-23, reaching a peak of more than 1.6 million this past year. Flag football is a sanctioned high school varsity sport for girls in 14 states.
About USA Football: USA Football is the governing body of American Football in the United States. As a Recognized Sports Organization of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the sole U.S. member of the International Federation of American Football, USA Football selects, trains and leads the U.S. National Teams in tackle and flag football disciplines, while delivering world-class football development resources, sport standards and competitive opportunities to empower athletes at every level. USA Football is committed to ensuring every athlete has access to develop and compete in the game through safer, inclusive and innovative pathways.
